1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2008 Renault Twingo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Renault Twingo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 975 kg more than 2008 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Renault Twingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Twingo. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
